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Melbourne has entered its first COVID winter without lockdowns. How will it turn out?

Victorians are highly vaccinated as they enter winter with plenty of COVID-19 circulating and the scale of the response largely in the community's hands. Here's what will be crucial in curbing the coming wave of infections.

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The riches flowing from Victoria's 'new gold rush'

The gold rush of the 1850s transformed Victoria, but for all the precious metal extracted back then, some believe as much again lies waiting to be discovered.

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A circuit breaker: government backs down in fight over Victorian rough sleeper program

A massive Covid-driven investment saw the state’s homeless population get the support needed to escape the cycle – but then the program was threatened

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Fifth Australian Monkeypox case confirmed in Victoria

Victoria records its second case of Monkeypox in a returned overseas traveller who visited Europe.

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First harvest at medicinal cannabis facility near Mildura in Victoria's north-west

Once dried, the crop will be sent away for extracting cannabinoids and making oil, tincture or capsules for medical use.

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Victoria's opposition promises funding for new hospital in West Gippsland, if elected

Victoria's opposition commits to a $600 million hospital for West Gippsland, after the community's decade-long fight for funding.

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Four reasons Australia’s gas and electricity prices are sky-high – and what’s being done about it

A rare combination of international and domestic events has created a perfect storm for the new government

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Victorian govt invests in regional media

The Victorian government has struck a three-year deal with national newswire AAP as it works to support regional media outlets.

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Electricity Prices Are Rising And Now We’re Facing Gas Shortages So Gonna Go Live Under My Doona

Wholesale gas prices spiked this week and market operators have warned Australia is facing a gas shortage as we head into winter.

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Can anything be done about the ‘perfect storm’ in Australia’s energy markets?

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, squeezed gas retailers and a cold snap are combining to put pressure on the grid

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Understaffed sectors join premiers of NSW and Victoria in call for improved skilled migration

Complaints of five-month waits for visas and problems recruiting doctors lead to calls for government to act

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All the deals, discounts and freebies you can bag this Jubilee bank holiday weekend

From cheap prosecco to free sausage rolls and the chance to win £2,500 of shopping

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4 reasons our gas and electricity prices are suddenly sky-high

Gas users and the incoming government are describing Australia’s sudden east coast energy crisis as “apocalyptic” and “a perfect storm”.

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New support network helping professionals with Alzheimer's 'retain dignity' launches in regional Victoria

When her surgeon husband John was diagnosed with the degenerative disorder, she launched a network in regional Victoria to help give him and others in a similar situation a sense of purpose.

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'Nothing done over anti-Semitic bullying'

Victoria's education department has been criticised for failing to remove a school principal after allegations of anti-Semitic bullying at the school.

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Victorian police stations battling workforce shortages due to stress, sickness

This regional Victorian police district has serious staff shortages, and the state's police union says it's not just because of COVID. They're urging Victoria Police to investigate.

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Ousted Victorian Liberal MP Bernie Finn to lead Democratic Labour Party

Finn now on crossbench after Liberals expelled him over Facebook post saying abortion should be banned even for rape survivors

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Expelled Liberal MP Finn finds new party

Polarising Victorian MP Bernie Finn, who moved from the Liberals to the cross bench last week, says his new party is principled and traditional.

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Victorian alpine businesses pinning hopes on strong tourism season

It's been a tough two years for those who make a living in our coldest climates but, as the temperature falls, things are looking up.

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Victorian child protection workers leave industry due to excessive workloads

Children with "very complex" needs are not receiving the support they need as child protection case workers struggle under increasing workloads in a system that's "not for purpose", the Victorian children commissioner says.

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Cold weather to ease in eastern Australia today, but the weekend will bring frigid conditions and rain

The Bureau of Meteorology says maximum temperatures in the east and south-east are expected to stay well below average as cold fronts arrive over the weekend.

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‘World of pain’: warnings of gas shortages amid soaring power prices add to Australia’s energy woes

Market operator warns of possible shortfall of gas supplies on Thursday in Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania amid cold snap

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First Nations farmers to get traditional lessons of the land in Victorian pilot scheme

State government to launch program to improve skills of Aboriginal agricultural workers and develop business opportunities

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Crucial LGBTIQ+ safe spaces planned for western Victorian regions

The Ballarat LGBTIQ+ community has welcomed the Victorian government's plan to build at least two new safe spaces to support queer young people in western Victoria.

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Coalition set to be biggest Senate party

Counting is continuing for the final seats for the Senate, where the coalition is on track to have the most seats in the upper house.

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